{"id":11817,"date":"2026-01-28T13:56:18","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T10:56:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/?p=11817"},"modified":"2026-01-28T13:56:18","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T10:56:18","slug":"wakwabubi-champions-rutos-re-election-bid-calls-for-strong-grassroots-structures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/?p=11817","title":{"rendered":"Wakwabubi Champions Ruto\u2019s Re-election Bid, Calls For Strong Grassroots Structures"},"content":{"rendered":"
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By Tony Wafula<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Bungoma United Democratic Alliance (UDA) nominated Senator Consolata Wakwabubi has called on party members to rally behind President William Ruto\u2019s re-election bid stressing that strong, credible grassroots structures will be the backbone of the ruling party\u2019s unity, growth and electoral success as UDA rolls out its nationwide recruitment and grassroots elections.<\/div>\n
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Speaking during an engagement with grassroots supporters from Webuye East and Webuye West sub-counties on Tuesday in Bungoma, the nominated Senator emphasized the need for active participation, transparent internal processes and cohesive leadership at the ward and constituency levels to strengthen the party ahead of future political contests.<\/div>\n
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Joined by party officials including Winston Wangamati (Bungoma County UDA Office Administrator), Director Lumonje, Jane Rogo and Maxwell Temba, the Senator outlined President William Ruto\u2019s manifesto delivery plan while educating members on the critical role of the ongoing UDA grassroots elections.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Bungoma UDA nominated senator Consolata Wakwabubi addressing party supporters from Webuye East and Webuye West Constituencies on Tuesday\/TONY WAFULA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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\u201cStrong party structures at the grassroots are the foundation of effective leadership and sustained political success,\u201d she said, noting that empowering members to choose leaders who genuinely reflect their aspirations will strengthen the party\u2019s prospects across all levels.<\/div>\n
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The sensitization drive comes as the ruling party embarks on what has been described as one of the largest internal democratic exercises with thousands of UDA members across the regions registering and voting for local party leadership positions.<\/div>\n
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This month, UDA conducted grassroots elections in 20 counties covering strongholds in Mt. Kenya, Rift Valley and Western Kenya including Uasin Gishu, Kakamega, Vihiga, Kiambu, Kirinyaga, Meru, Nakuru, Trans Nzoia among other counties.<\/div>\n
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The elections were characterized by stiff competition at ward and polling-centre levels with hundreds of thousands of aspirants vying for leadership positions as part of efforts to deepen internal party democracy.<\/div>\n
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In counties such as Vihiga, the polls were reported to have been conducted smoothly, reinforcing the value of participatory democracy and organization at the grassroots.<\/div>\n
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Party leadership has also announced plans for repeat phase III elections in March 2026, spanning select polling centers across all 42 counties to ensure comprehensive representation.<\/div>\n
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At the Webuye forum, the Senator highlighted that Bungoma County was decisive in President Ruto\u2019s victory in the last general election, a mandate the party must safeguard through continued engagement, unity and active participation in the electoral process.<\/div>\n
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\u201cWe remind members that protecting the gains under the Kenya Kwanza administration requires informed participation and unity of purpose,\u201d she said.<\/div>\n
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